{"id":31743,"date":"2026-05-29T10:23:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T01:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=31743"},"modified":"2026-05-29T10:23:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T01:23:07","slug":"as25542-tanto-akitsugu-saku-amata-akitsugu-living-national-treasure-a-lucky-day-in-august-heisei-8-1996-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/31743\/as25542-tanto-akitsugu-saku-amata-akitsugu-living-national-treasure-a-lucky-day-in-august-heisei-8-1996-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25542 Tanto: Akitsugu Saku (Amata Akitsugu) (Living National Treasure). A lucky day in August, Heisei 8 (1996). (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering Number: AS25542<\/p>\n

Tanto in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token).<\/p>\n

Signature: Akitsugu Saku (Amata Akitsugu) (Living National Treasure).
\nA lucky day in August, Heisei 8 (1996).
\n\u662d\u6b21\u4f5c(\u5929\u7530\u662d\u6b21)(\u4eba\u9593\u56fd\u5b9d)
\n\u5e73\u6210\u516b\u5e74\u516b\u6708\u5409\u65e5<\/p>\n

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThis work ranks as Saijyo Saku among the works of Amata Akitsugu.
\nHabaki: Double gold Habaki (solid gold, 15 g).
\nBlade Length: 25.3 cm (9.96 in).
\nCurvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in).
\nMekugi Hole: 1.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.51 cm (0.99 in).
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.60 cm (0.24 in).
\nSword Weight: 170 g.
\nShape: A healthy tanto with strong masame appearing within the itame hada, active chikei, a mitsu-mune construction, and ubuha remaining.
\nJigane: Itame hada with strong masame mixed in, and active chikei throughout.
\nHamon: Nioi-deki suguha with a deep nioiguchi, featuring double temper lines and ko-ashi.
\nThe boshi forms a small round turnback.<\/p>\n

Features: Amata Akitsugu was a swordsmith from Niigata Prefecture and the eldest son of Amata Sadakichi.
\nWhen Akitsugu was 10 years old, his father passed away, and in 1940 he studied under Kurihara Saburo, devoting himself to the forging of military swords.
\nAfter the war, sword production was prohibited, but in 1954 (Showa 29) he received permission to resume swordsmithing and began producing works in the Soshu tradition and kot\u014d style, mastering many forging techniques.
\nHe later received the Masamune Prize and was recognized in 1997 (Heisei 9) as a Living National Treasure under the designation of Important Intangible Cultural Property, becoming one of the foremost modern swordsmiths.
\nSadly, he passed away in 2013 (Heisei 25).<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: It is said that after losing his father at the age of 10 while still in elementary school, he studied swordsmithing under Kurihara Saburo.
\nHe devoted his entire life to sword production, studying classical masterpieces and creating his own distinctive Japanese swords.
\nThis piece displays clearly visible hada and vigorous chikei, combined with a bright and refined suguha with deep nioiguchi and double temper lines, resulting in a magnificent work.
\nWe highly recommend this piece.
\nAs this work is by a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Property holder), its value will likely continue to rise significantly over time.
\nA highly recommended work.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.<\/p>\n

Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees. <\/p>\n

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